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52 million travellers crossed through Dubai ports during 2016

  Dubai / WAM The number of passengers through the Dubai air, land and sea ports over the past year had reached about 52 million passengers, according to the statistical report issued by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (GDRFA). Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director -General of the GDRFA said that the passenger traffic through Dubai International ...

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Pope Francis praises UAE’s policy of tolerance

  Vatican City / WAM Pope Francis praised the policy of tolerance pursued by the wise leadership of the UAE in promoting the values of tolerance, compassion and cooperation. The statement was issued during the official visit of Dr. Hessa Abdullah Al Otaiba, UAE Ambassador to Spain, at the invitation of His Holiness Pope Francis for the annual meeting of the ...

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DED-Kinokuniya pact to promote culture of reading

  Dubai / WAM The Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai and world-leading bookstore Kinokuniya have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly promote a culture of reading and create spaces for knowledge and innovation. Under the MoU, Kinokuniya will provide books on diverse topics to be displayed in the public library and the Smart Lounge of DED where ...

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